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Jury Finds Attorney Paul W. Bergrin Guilty On All Counts After Racketeering Trial

March 18, 2013
… and imposed the justice he deserved.  We take no joy from his tragic fall, but I am extremely proud of the work done by those in my office and agents from the FBI, IRS and DEA that led to this just result.” … enterprise, one of whom was shot to death to prevent him from testifying in court. At sentencing, currently scheduled …
March 18, 2013
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New Jersey Residents Turn In Nearly 15,000 Pounds Of Expired And Unwanted Prescriptions

October 31, 2013
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  Americans participating in … Guard Counter Drug Task Force collected the prescriptions from the collection sites and had them incinerated. On …
October 31, 2013
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South Carolina Woman Sentenced To Seven Months In Prison For Trafficking Guns Into New Jersey

September 03, 2015
… rifle. After other conspirators obtained the firearms from pawn shops, gun stores and other sources in South … release. U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the … Agent in Charge George P. Belsky, as well as officers from the Winslow Township and Clementon, New Jersey, police …
September 03, 2015
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California Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

June 02, 2016
… conspiracy to traffic approximately 12 kilograms of cocaine from California to New Jersey. Jesus Raul Iribe, 38, of … planned to use a tractor-trailer to transport cocaine from California to New Jersey and other destinations along … that he conspired with others to traffic the cocaine from California to New Jersey. He must also forfeit $446,310 …
June 02, 2016
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DEA Sponsoring 12th National Prescription Take Back Day

October 18, 2016
… New Jersey residents that on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am - 2 pm, the DEA and its law enforcement partners … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  Special Agent in … is to remove these unwanted prescription medications from the home.  If the pills are not there the temptation to …
October 18, 2016
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12,000+ Pounds Of Prescription Meds In New Jersey Turned In

October 28, 2016
… than 3,500 tons) of prescription drugs have been removed from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and nightstands by … played their part in removing unwanted medications from their homes. Last week we collected about 5,000 pounds … substance abuse.” Almost 30,000 people-78 a day-died from overdosing on these painkillers or heroin in 2014, …
October 28, 2016
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Two New Jersey Pharmacists Charged With Illegally Distributing Oxycodone And Other Pain Killers

November 14, 2016
… quantities of oxycodone and other controlled substances from two pharmacies located in Medford, New Jersey. Michael … they have played a part in adding to the epidemic.” From March 2008 through August 2013, Ludwikowski, the owner …
November 14, 2016
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Multi-Kilo Heroin Trafficker Pleads Guilty

April 05, 2017
… admitted purchasing more than three kilograms of heroin from a source in Bronx, New York, and re-selling it to drug … with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin. From June 2015 to May 2016, Lopez, Juan Pablo …
April 05, 2017
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Bergen County Man Sentenced To 162 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute More Than Three Kilograms Of Heroin

July 11, 2017
… prison for purchasing more than three kilograms of heroin from a source in Bronx, New York, and re-selling it to drug … with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin. From June 2015 to May 2016, Lopez and others allegedly …
July 11, 2017
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New Jersey Residents Turn In More Than 14,000 Pounds Of Unused And Unwanted Prescription Drugs

November 07, 2017
… in removing the available supply of prescription narcotics from their homes,” said SAC Nickerson.  “Today, four out of … prescription opioids so the removal of those unused pills from the home can play a role in reducing addictions.”    … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
November 07, 2017
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Pasco County Pharmacist Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Pain Medications

September 24, 2013
… also entered a money judgment in the amount of $175,000 from the criminal proceeds.  Beckles was also ordered to … 33 individuals were arrested and prosecuted.    From August 2009 through January 2012, individuals obtained …
September 24, 2013
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Two Plead Guilty In Connection With Sunshine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Scheme

November 04, 2013
… has not yet been set.    According to the plea agreement, from in or around February 2009 through in or about July … submit and cause claims to be submitted for reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE programs for … and caused claims to be submitted for reimbursement from these same programs for beneficiaries and recipients …
November 04, 2013
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PANEX South Defendant Pleads Guilty To Drug Importation Conspiracy

January 29, 2014
… to life in federal prison. According to the plea agreement, from at least 2005 through the end of 2009, Eraso-Mejia … Eraso-Mejia was a partial owner of cocaine being smuggled from Colombia's Pacific coast, onboard a stateless … Task Forces investigation, comprised of agents and analysts from the DEA, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's …
January 29, 2014
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Leader Of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Importation Conspiracy

February 04, 2014
… was involved in maritime cocaine smuggling operations from the 1980s until at least 2009.  Renteria-Cuero began … aboard stateless vessels that were used to smuggle cocaine from Colombia to Mexico in international waters that would … Task Forces investigation comprised of agents and analysts from the DEA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland …
February 04, 2014
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Two Heroin Smugglers Sentenced In Orlando

April 25, 2014
… attendant, $10,000 to smuggle heroin, on Jet Blue flights, from Cali, Colombia. In September 2013, Alvarado was given a … of heroin. She wore the suit under her uniform on a flight from Cali to Orlando. When Alvarado arrived in Orlando, she … later, on September 27, 2013, after landing on a flight from Bogota, Alvarado was selected for inspection by …
April 25, 2014
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Leader Of Crack Cocaine Trafficking Organization Sentenced

March 01, 2017
… in the Eastern District of Tennessee. Upon his release from prison he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation … sold crack cocaine, or had others deal for him, directly from the back window of his Greeneville residence. Moore … Moore and Arwood dealt crack cocaine for Barry Moore from his Greeneville residence. Other co-defendants Fitzroy …
March 01, 2017
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Rutherford County Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison For Crack And Firearms Offenses

September 26, 2017
… being a felon in possession of a firearm. Upon his release from prison, Carney will be supervised by the U.S. Probation … Model 27, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol were seized from the master bedroom of a residence where he was arrested … investigation, “Today we have removed a dangerous criminal from the streets. This crack dealer will no longer be able …
September 26, 2017
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DEA Nashville District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Columbia District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Charlotte District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Atlanta Division Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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Hartford Crack Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

February 03, 2011
… narcotics distribution ring. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … cocaine, typically in quantities of approximately 63 grams, from Peter Maylor of Newington. After purchasing the crack, … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
February 03, 2011
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Defendant Sentenced To Eleven Years For Drug Distribution

March 08, 2011
… to purchase crack cocaine on a recorded telephone from ROMAN - and two other individuals. After picking up … forfeited. In addition, a loaded handgun was recovered from a car that hedrove. The case was investigated by the DEA HIDTA which included a Special Agent from the FBI and a Trooper of the Massachusetts State …
March 08, 2011
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West Hartford Doctor Pays $42,500 To Settle Allegations Under The Controlled Substances Act

April 20, 2011
… the controlled substances that he purchased and dispensed from his office. Congress, with the passage of the … in which every facet of the handling of the substances, from their manufacture to their consumption by the ultimate … States. This investigation was conducted by investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of …
April 20, 2011
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Two Indicted On Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking And Firearm Charges

April 27, 2011
… developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state. The investigation … 65.07 kilos of cocaine, $1,245,070 in cash and a firearm from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. … by the DEA, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
April 27, 2011
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine And Crack

May 09, 2011
… and crack cocaine distribution ring. This matter stems from a 10-month Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … that VELEZ was acquiring kilogram quantities of cocaine from co-defendant Angel Mulero. VELEZ then sold ounce … kilograms of cocaine and approximately $30,000 was seized from him. On February 1, 2011, VELEZ pleaded guilty to one …
May 09, 2011
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Anthony Carosella Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison For Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery, And Pharmacy Burglaries

May 10, 2011
… Carosella participated in a conspiracy, led by individuals from the Bronx, New York, to distribute heroin and crack … in East Middlebury at gun point, and stole pharmaceuticals from a series of pharmacies in Addison and Chittenden … noted, among other things, the need to protect the public from further crimes committed by Carosella. The …
May 10, 2011
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Stamford Man Sentenced To 39 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

June 07, 2011
… in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. This matter stems from “Operation Hammertime,” a four-month DEA Task Force … of the investigation, GREEN regularly purchased cocaine from co-defendant Gavin Hammett, some of which he … GREEN purchased approximately 300 to 400 grams of cocaine from Hammett. On December 28, 2010, GREEN pleaded guilty to …
June 07, 2011
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Individual Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking

August 19, 2015
… import and distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine from Saint Martin, Netherlands Antilles into Puerto Rico. … for transporting over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine from Saint Martin, Netherlands Antilles, to Puerto Rico for … sea and by air, and various methods to launder the proceeds from these illegal activities, one of which was the Puerto …
August 19, 2015
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Individual Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For His Participation In A Drug Trafficking Organization That Operated At The Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

November 05, 2015
… 23, 2015, the defendant pleaded guilty to three counts from two separate indictments, charging conspiracy to … the importation of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. Arce-López also traveled to the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico to meet with other co-conspirators to plan …
November 05, 2015